December 23, 2004

December 23, 2004

My heart is so heavy right now I can hardly think. 6 members of C Company were injured in Iraq yesterday when a suicide bomber hit their vehicle when they were on convoy. Adam is in a different platoon and is fine as far as we know. But both my nephews were injured. My nephew, Jesse (Rod's brother's son) was injured severely. My nephew, Jeremy (my sister's son) was less severely injured. He was able to talk to my sister on the phone from Iraq. He called her about 1 am this morning and again early this morning.

We haven't heard from Adam and don't know if anyone in his platoon knows about this yet. There was fierce fighting in Fallujah today. We need to pray for the commanders of Platoon One. They need to have wisdom on when to tell the others of these injuries and have available information on each wounded Marine's condition to help those hearing have as much peace as possible. Everyone left in Iraq still has to be able to concentrate and continue the jobs they are assigned to.

Please pray right now:
1. For Jesse - that there would be no infection. That healing would be complete and without complications. That pain would be controlled.
2. For Jeremy - that he would heal without complications. That his wounds will heal without infection. That pain would be controlled.
3. The families. That they would have the peace that only Jesus can give. That they would have understanding of all the medical stuff they will be hearing. That they would be drawn together in their marriages and building deeper relationships with each other and God.
4. For All the rest of C Company - that they would be able to continue to be alert and undistracted from the jobs that they have to do. That they would experience God's peace and comfort. That the commanders would be able to give them accurate and specific information about their
comrades.
5. Thank God that no one was killed. To have a suicide bomber and not have anyone killed is a miracle in itself. Give God praise for His protection.
We are so thankful for your prayers. I'll keep you all updated.

In Christ's love and protection,
Jill